Michigan Fine Art Fairs and Craft Shows

Welcome to the free Michigan Art Fair Calendar with info on the top Art Shows and Craft festivals in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Kalamazoo, Charlevoix and many other communities throughout the state.

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MARCH

March 17*Saline

March 23 & 24*Northville

39th Annual Handcrafters Spring Fling Art & Handcrafted MarketNorthville Community Senior Center303 W. Main StreetFriday, 9 am to 8 pm; and Saturday, 9 am to 5 pmFeaturing 75 juried artists from across the country showcasing the very best in handmade.Admission: $3, children 12 and under freeFor more info: www.hcshows.com

APRIL

Featured Show: Great Lakes Art Fair (sponsored listing)

April 13 - 15*

Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace

The Great Lakes Art Fair offers fine artists and their patrons an expansive new regional marketplace that promises to bring a fresh energy to the artistic community. Its' mission is to bring a first class indoor fine art show to the discriminating patrons of the area.

We strive to offer something different in an indoor art show, including plentiful gardens by our landscape partners, original performances not seen anywhere else and the Marketplace Cafe where attendees can truly feel like they are in an authentic outdoor cafe.

The best part is....Great Lakes Art Fair will bring you all of this without ever stepping outdoors!

April 28 - June 22*Royal Oak

The Invitational is the Oscars of the glass art world, the largest global glass art event of the year. It attracts glass artists from as far away as Japan and the Czech Republic.For more info: www.habatat.com

MAY

May 12 & 13*Birmingham

In its’ 36th year, this fine event heralds Spring and the beginning of the art fair season in Michigan. Sponsored by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association. More info: www.theguild.org/art-fairs/art-birmingham

May 19 & 20*East Lansing

This is the best chance for the people who live in mid-Michigan to pick up some fine art and craft in this very enjoyable festival in downtown E. Lansing, adjacent to the MSU campus. Enhanced by good food and music that complements the atmosphere, a great place to spend a spring day.For more info: www.elartfest.com

JUNE

Featured Art Fair:Fine Art/Fine Wine (sponsored listing) - new!

A new fine art fair, paired with a showcase of Michigan wine, appears on the beautiful 30+ acre boarding school campus of St. Mary's on the shores of Orchard Lake, amidst old trees and buildings from the 1800's. Visitors will be able to purchase wine as they stroll the beautiful setting to purchase art. This is a boutique event with artists from around the country exhibiting in all media.

June 1 & 2*Kalamazoo

High-quality paintings, ceramics, wearables, sculpture and more are there to tempt you. This event is the synthesis of all that is good about an art fair. It's an easy drive to Kalamazoo and a great place to spend a Saturday. Visit the fine restaurants that surround park when you are finished shopping.

June 2 & 3*Detroit

Join us as we bring back to the city one of its first and favorite art fairs, held in lovely Palmer Park. The neighborhood is looking great and so is the park. You will not want to miss this one.For more information: www.palmerparkartfair.com

June 2 & 3*Farmington

Art on the GrandGrand River Avenue in the middle of townSaturday, 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm100 Artists

June 8 & 10*Tecumseh

June 9*Berkley

Berkley Art Bash on 12 Mile10 am to 6 pm115 Artists

It's not just an Art Fair - It's a Street Party! 12 Mile will be closed from 6 am until 7 pm between Tyler and Wakefield Streets. Attendees will enjoy strolling and shopping through Berkley’s family-friendly, charming downtown district.

June 9 & 10*Chelsea

45th Annual Chelsea Painters Art FairHeld on the property of the Chelsea State BankNear the Corner of Old US 12 & Main StreetSaturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm30 Painters

June 9 & 10*Flint

The Flint Art Fair has been a summer destination for over 20,000 art fair lovers since 1951. It is presented by the Friends of Modern Art, a fundraising auxiliary of the Institute.For more info: www.flintartfair.org

This page is not complete for 2018 beyond this point.

Please check back again for the correct dates!

All updated shows on the calendar will an asterisk* after the date.

June 10 & 11St. Clair Shores

East Side Art Showheld on the grounds of the St. Clair Shores Adult Community Education23055 Masonic BoulevardSaturday, 10 am to 7 pm, & Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm50 ArtistsFor more info: www.eastsideartshow.com

June 23 & 24*St. Clair

One of the state's original art fairs, held in a lovely setting along the St. Clair River, a gracious place to spend the day and add to your art collection. Easy access for all. Summer, sunshine, the river, art, music and children's activities. Let's go!For more info: www.stclairart.org

July 28 & 29*West Bloomfield

Located in the heart of beautiful West Bloomfield, this art fair is different. Voted top 100 art shows in America – the last ten years in a row! The focus is visual artists - originality, technique and execution being top priority. All work is original and personally handmade by the participating artists.

As part of our commitment to bring art education to the community, students in grades K-8 will be exhibiting their original art at the Youth Art Competition. There will be $250 in youth art awards sponsored by our 501c(3)’s non-profit arm, Institute for the Arts & Education Inc. Expect great food by local area restaurants and wonderful local entertainment.Learn more: www.hotworks.org

July 8Pentwater

Featured Show:Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff (sponsored listing)

July 14 & 15*St. Joseph

Krasl Art Fair on the BluffLake Bluff ParkSaturday, 10 am-6 pm, and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm200 ArtistsThe Krasl Art Fair kicks off on Friday evening with The Block Party featuring live music, food trucks and local beer and wine. It’s a great place to rub elbows with the artists and begin the art fair celebration.

The best way to get to the fair is by the shuttle buses that transport patrons from 2 different parking lots right to the art fair and then back again.

Expect a wide variety of gourmet food trucks, snacks and cold drinks.

On the Krasl Art Center grounds guests will find the Beer and Wine Garden, a great place to relax in the shade, listen to music and flavor local brews and selections from Southwest Michigan wineries.

If you’ve brought the family make certain to bring the kids to the Kidz Zone to create master pieces of their own to take home. Saturday evening 98.3 the Coast hosts Smooth Jazz at Sunset.

This juried fair overlooks Lake Michigan giving you a visually enthralling vista filled with creative works of art. Well known for attracting artists from far and near this well established event will show you why we love art fairs in Michigan.For more info: http://krasl.org/art-fair

July 8 & 9Royal Oak

Held in a verdant park on Woodward, this unassuming event will surprise you with the quality of the art work for sale. This is not one of the spectacular events, but a quiet place to shop and make some great discoveries.For more info: www.royaloakarts.com

July 11-14*Wyandotte

This city-sponsored art fair offers a wide variety of opportunities for artists and visitors to meet and celebrate summer. Expect stages with entertainment and a food court, in addition to the artists gathered from around the country.

July 19 - 22*Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor Art FairsThursday to Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm, and Sunday, noon to 6 pmThis enticing extravaganza of art is officially divided into four events, listed below. In addition to this, every square foot of outdoor space in this area has been sold to people who did not jury into these four events.

If there is something you have been hankering for, you can find it in Ann Arbor in July. People come from around the country and some shop all four days.

Customers here for the first time are awed by the quantity, the quality and the creativity and vow to return next year. Come to add to your art collection, come to see the best in contemporary art, come to start your collection. You will not be disappointed.

Parking:

The easiest way to avoid the traffic is to head to Briarwood Mall, on I-94, and take the shuttle to the fairs. Or you can arrive early. There are a lot of parking structures adjacent to the exhibit areas that are full by noon (or sooner). The evenings are also a great time to shop and the nearby parking is easier to find in the downtown.

1. The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original200 Artists On North University, East Washington and Ingalls Mall

This is the Fair that started it all! Established in 1960, this stringently juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Fair presents consistently high quality, all original work. Located in the serene setting of the University of Michigan’s Central Campus, you will find the most avant garde work exhibited here, as well as many artists who rarely exhibit their work outdoors.

2. South University Art Fair200 Artists In the South University shopping districtHeld in the area where the Street Fair was originally, this event organized by the local merchants has very high standards and some outstanding artwork.

3. State Street Area Art Fair

330 Artists

This fair, coordinated by the State Street Area merchants, has been around since l963. It is located on Liberty, Thompson and surrounding areas. Often you will find newcomers to the world of art fairs exhibiting here...the stars of tomorrow!For more info: http://statestreetdistrict.org/fair/

4. Summer Art Fair

Two locations: 385 Artists on Main and Liberty

Organized by the The Guild, an artists organization, this show has the widest range of price levels of any of the Ann Arbor events. Uneven quality, it has some of the best in the show and some of the worst. It is easy to shop on Main Street with nearby parking and a plethora of restaurants.For more info: www.theguild.org

July 27 & 28*Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor Fine Art Fair is celebrating its 18th anniversary in the Village at Bay Harbor. The Village sets on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan, just steps to Bay Harbor Lake Marina, shopping and dining.For more info: www.bayharbor.com

AUGUST

Featured Show: Charlevoix Waterfront Art FairAugust 11*

Head up north ... always wonderful weather, as beautiful as Michigan can be in the summer, and add to that a fine-quality show of excellent art. Charlevoix receives many applications and can afford to be picky about their choices. Artists like northern Michigan, too, and you'll find the best of them here.

This is without a doubt the best show of the year in the northern part of the state, in a beautiful setting on the harbor on Lake Charlevoix.

September 15 & 16*Birmingham

If you haven't had your fill of art fairs for this season, you must attend this event. Expect good food, kids' activities and music - just what you'd anticipate in Birmingham.For more info: www.theguild.org

September 15 & 16*Lowell

The Fallasburg Fall Festival for the Arts is a unique event held in picturesque Fallasburg Park, located on the Flat River. The event features 100 unique fine art and fine crafts booths, food booths, and a children’s craft area. Timeless craft demonstrations take place inside a large pavilion while musicians perform on an outdoor stage both days.For more info: www.lowellartsmi.org

September 20 - October 8Grand Rapids

ArtPrize1500 works of art in 160 venues

ArtPrize is an open international art competition decided by public vote and expert jury who award $500,000 in prizes. ArtPrize is held throughout the city and is recognized as the most attended public art event on the planet.For more info: http://www.artprize.org

November 30-December 3*Southfield

Shop for beautiful hand-crafted ceramic pieces on our 17,000 sq ft. sales floor at the Potters Market. This unique show features artwork by more than 140 artists, daily pottery demonstrations, tons of free parking and an on-site cafe.For more info: www.thepottersmarket.com

DECEMBER

December 1 - 30Detroit

Art For the HolidaysDetroit Artists Market4719 Woodward AvenuePublic Reception Friday, November 3rd with the "First Grabs" event from 5:00 to 9:00 pmTuesday's through Saturday's, 11 am to 6 pm140 Artists

Wyandotte - Downriver Arts Council Home Gallery - Holiday Boutique - January 1 to January 13

FEBRUARY

Featured Show: Garage Sale Art Fair (sponsored listing)

Kalamazoo"Home of the Art-Rageous Deal!"February 24

Save the Date! I hope you are reading this in plenty of time to write this one into your calendar. You love art fairs, but sometimes you also like a bargain. This cool event combines the two enabling you to have fun, get out of the house, find treasures and save some money. Brought to you by artists who know this marketplace and want to see you there.

And in nearby Indiana...

February 17South Bend, Indiana

For the Love of ArtDowntown at the Century Center10 am to 6 pm70 Artists

Expect an exciting array of over 40 fine artists in a variety of mediums from Chicago, Toledo, Elkhart, and Michigan in a first-class facility. In addition, there will be live music for your listening enjoyment. Food and drinks available to purchase and art dollar giveaways.For more info: www.fortheloveofartfair.com

February 24Kalamazoo

You know you love art fairs, but did you know that artists, just like stores, sometimes have leftover inventory and/or 'seconds'? This amazing event at the fairgrounds really brings out the bargain hunters. Get there early to get the best deals in painting, photography, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, glass and more. Artists Bonnie Blandford (jeweler) and Michael Kifer (potter) organize this exhibit for their friends. Remember, think garage sale and bring your cash! Come early for the best selection. Come back later for the best deals.

Visit the website for a list of exhibitors, info and maps that should answer any of your questions: www.GarageSaleArtFair.com

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Comments

Hello Dawn Marie, We don't allow advertising here on the Art Fair Calendar. If you would like to do some advertising with us, please go to the home page of the Art Fair Calendar and scroll down on the left hand side of the page and look for Advertise with us. Thank you.

Hello Alan, Thanks for the show info. I try to make sure the dates are correct 6 months out from a show. If a show changes things they don't usually alert us to that. I will correct the info and I thank you for passing on the correct information to us.

Hello James. Thanks for the info. Sometimes I discover that when I am looking for show dates. However, rarely do shows remember to let us know when they change their websites. I do appreciate you alerting me to this.

Hello Judy, no we don't have the Ypsi Heritage Festival listed on our Calendar. We only list juried Art Shows on our Calendar. Also, shows have to contact us to be listed on our calendar. To make a request to be listed on our Calendar copy and paste this into your browser: http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/advertise-with-us.html. There you will find the directions to add your show to our Calendar.

Hello Terrie, thanks for alerting us the the cancellation of the show in Garfield Park. We try very hard to keep our calendar as correct as possible. However, as for the other show, UICA's 26th Annual Holiday Artist's Market, it has last year's dates because the 2015 dates have not be posted yet on their website and they have not contacted us with those dates either. We can't update a show if we don't have the dates. I look for the up coming dates all I can but there is a limit to what I can do without help from the show. Eventually, those shows are removed from our calendar because of the amount of time it takes to hunt to find their new dates. In the future, if you see an asterisk * after the show's dates, that show has been updated to the best of our ability. Thanks for the info.

Hello TJ and thanks for letting us know about your event. I am sorry I had to remove most of what you posted here. We don't post events here in the comment section. If you want us to consider your event you will have to go to www.ArtFairCalendar.com. Once you are there look at the left hand column and click on Advertise Your art Fair. Please keep in mind that your show must be a juried art show as we only list shows that are juried. Thanks for your interest.

My name is TJ Martin and I'm the Festival Operations Coordinator. We are very particular on the Vendors that we have and for those that we seek. These Events are only as good and successful as the Quality that of our Vendors. Hours of Events:
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Hello Debra, We have a website for Calls for Artists. Go to www.CallsforArtists.com. There you can sign up for a call for artists. We have a data base of 15,000 artists and I am sure we can help you out. This website is for our Art Fair Calendar. Check out our Calls for Artists website and see how we can help you. Good luck.

Hello Rick and congrats on getting into the Novi show. You have some very good questions but I can't answer all those questions here. However, we have a great website that does answer those questions. Please go check out www.Artfairinsiders.com. It is a free website for artists. On the site we have discussed many of those questions. www.artfairinsiders.com is a site that has helped many newbies learn what they need to know to be successful in the Art Fair business. I hope to see you there.